How the rebuilding Bulls were slapped with a harsh Nikola Vucevic trade reality heading into the 2025-26 campaign.

Jonathan Kuminga's potential departure from the Golden State Warriors has sparked sign-and-trade discussions, with the Chicago Bulls emerging as a possible destination. The Warriors are reportedly interested in acquiring Jalen Smith and Ayo Dosunmu from the Bulls.

The Golden State Warriors have remained quiet in free agency, opting not to make any additions around Steph Curry. However, they’re expected to stay active on the trade front.

The Chicago Bulls may be on the verge of losing a key contributor ahead of the 2025–26 NBA season, with reports indicating that contract negotiations with a key player have hit a major roadblock.

During an appearance on the essential Chicago fan podcast "CHGO Bulls," longtime NBA insider Marc Stein of The Stein Line indicated that Ball's extension may have been more about setting him up for his own future than locking him down for the Bulls long-term.

For now, Nikola Vucevic remains a member of the Bulls, as they explore the trade market for him. But it increasingly appears there isn't one.

Tension is brewing in Chicago as Josh Giddey, a key piece of the Bulls’ future, faces an uncertain contract standoff.

Even though restricted free agency has been a slow-moving process, Josh Giddey and the Chicago Bulls are reportedly making progress toward a new contract.

The Chicago Bulls are no strangers to trade rumors. Whether it's Zach LaVine, Nikola Vucevic, or Lonzo Ball, most key members of the roster have heard their name in rumors for over a season.

The Bulls want to replicate the two teams that just played for an NBA championship in terms of their style of play.